This Standard Operating Guideline manual attempts to anticipate problems and then recommends courses of action. It is not designed to replace sound judgment based on facts and experiences.
Deviation for a specific situation may be acceptable, and even recommended. However, “BLANKET” suspension or countermanding of a procedure is unacceptable.
References include, but are not limited to: NFPA Standards, OSHA Regulations, and New Hackensack Fire District Rules and Regulations. These procedures are to be considered a source for training materials.
Access to the S.O.G. manual is available in two ways, a manual is in our library, and a copy is on our web site(nkfd.org).
Each member is required to be familiar with the contents of the manual.
This manual was conceived to be pliable and active set of documents with changes occurring to meet the needs of the New Hackensack Fire District.
To assist with the changes, the next page of this preface is a “Request For Addition And/Or Change To The SOG Manual”. Any New Hackensack member recommending a change or addition to this manual is required to fill out the form and forward the completed copy to the Chief of the Department. The Chief will evaluate the recommendation(s) and reply.
Updated 1/06/04